"What are you doing" Evelina asked in annoyance and irritation, she glared at him coldly in displeasure.
Evelina looked at he chocolate frog in his hand warily as she was not sure of what it was or how it tastes.
"James, bring back your hand" Lauren said immediately as he pulled James hand behind.
He nodded at James in a warning glance and then turned towards Evelina in a coaxing and pleading manner.
"He does not know that you don't like it when others try to feed you. Don't be angry at him, he did it out of concern and affection, forgive him this once" lauren said in an anxious and hurried tone.
Evelina looked at him and then at others who were looking at her and Lauren in confusion and shock.
She breathed out and nodded her head, she then kept her eyes trained on the book, as she did not want to answer anyone's question at the moment as her mood soured very badly.
Others also decided to keep quiet while exchanging worried glances amongst each other. Lauren assured everyone silently and lightly patted James's shoulder in reassurance.
James on the other hand was confused yet guilty, as he knew he had done something which should've never been done by him or others.
When they were about to reach Hogsmeade, Lauren looked out and then back inside, he cleared his throat awkwardly as the atmosphere was quite intense inside the compartment.
"We should change to our robes, we are about to reach Hogsmeade. Boys will change first and then girls will follow" Lauren said as he stood up.
Everyone nodded in agreement as all the boys took their robes and went out of the compartment to change, whereas girls stayed back to wait for them to return.
"Well.... Eva don't be offended by James action earlier. James is used to such things as we never minded and it was usual in between us so without any thought he offered it the same way to you as well" Roxanne tried to reason out as the atmosphere was unbearable for her.
"Don't worry, I overreacted earlier. Things are cool between me and James so you all don't need to worry about. I understand that it was unintentional and I am not so petty to hold a grudge for something done unintentionally" Evelina said as she smiled politely towards Roxanne.
This time the smile was fake and artificial, she could not bring herself to smile because what happened was a scar in heart which was a reason for her many sleepless nights.
The nodded and they let out a sigh of relief, they all were worried that this might be a reason for their friendship to fall and others needed to choose a side, which would be horrible for everyone and adults will be put on a tight spot as well.
The boys returned after a while, all changed out of their casual wear into newly stitched robes with their house colours.
The girls quickly went out to change as well, everyone returned except for Evelina, which worried James as he thought he was the reason for her delayed arrival, as she wanted to avoid him.
"Is Evelina not with you" James asked as he looked at the compartment entrance.
Everyone looked at James in shock and surprise, as he was never bothered about anyone unless and until he had some work to be done by them.
"Why do you ask" Dominique asked in a questioning tone, her brows raised in amusement as a small smirk settled on her beautiful pink lips.